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Tamarind Drink

Published: Apr 20, 2016 · Modified: Jan 31, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Tamarind drink made of tamarind pulp and simple syrup is simple to make and so refreshing! A delicious way to hydrate all year long!

Tamarind Drink in clear glasses
Tamarind Drink

Our Southern California temperature today was almost fever pitch, you could have fried an egg on the pavement if you tried. Alright, I am exaggerating, but it was pretty darn hot! I felt so sluggish and out of energy the whole afternoon, you couldn't have nudged me out of my seat if you tried.

I was sprawled on our sofa, most probably dehydrated, when G handed me a tall glass serving of this tamarind drink. Sweet, tangy, and icy cold, it was the perfect refreshment!

Refresco de Tamarindo in a clear glasses

What is Refresco de Tamarindo

Tamarind drink is a type of agua fresca popular throughout Latin America and typically sold in most Mexican food courts here in Southern California.

It's made of fresh tamarind pods are that are shelled and deveined and then simmered in water to soften and to extract the pulp. The resulting pulp is strained, diluted with additional water, and sweetened with simple syrup to taste. It's enjoyed chilled or served over ice as a refreshment.

The flavored water is not really known beverage in the local Filipino food scene, but since the tamarind fruit is widely used in our cuisine and readily available in our markets, I urge you to try it. It's loaded with bright, fresh fruit flavor and a great way to hydrate this Summer and all year long.

More tasty ways to cool off? These cucumber lime smoothie and homemade mango nectar are just as refreshing and delicious!

Refresco de Tamarindo in a clear glasses
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Tamarind Drink

Refresco de Tamarindo or Tamarind fresh water is a delicious way to hydrate all year long. It's cool, refreshing, and loaded with bright fruit flavors!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pound ripe tamarind pods ( NOT the green ones used for sinigang)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Allow the simple syrup to cool completely and set aside.
  • Shell and devein tamarind pods.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine tamarind and 3 cups of the water.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring and mashing with the back of a spoon until softened and mixture is thickened. The flesh at this point has mostly peeled from the seeds.
  • Set a fine-mesh sieve over a pitcher. Place tamarind pulp in the sieve and slowly add the remaining 4 cups water, mashing with the back of the spoon to extract any remaining pulp. Strain and discard seeds.
  • Sweeten the tamarind water with simple syrup to taste and stir well. Serve over ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Erica Earle says

    January 31, 2019 at 3:49 am

    Thank you for posting this simple recipe. I have never heard of tamarind and had no clue on what to do with it.

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    • Lalaine says

      February 02, 2019 at 5:04 am

      Enjoy the drink!

      Reply
  2. LAVERA HOEFER says

    September 10, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    I have been trying to find out the equivalent of tamarind pods to tamarind pulp.
    I bought tamarind pulp, and some of the recipes call for pods and do not give me any other measurement.
    I found out that 2 lg or 4 sm pods would equal 1/4 cup pulp.
    Is there any other measurements for it out there?

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  3. LAVERA HOEFER says

    September 10, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    how much tamarind pulp = a pound of tamarind pods

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  4. Marcelina says

    April 29, 2016 at 5:18 am

    How do I get a free cookbook?

    Been trying to enter your giveaway, my name is being rejected.

    Reply

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